Like Amazon's devices, Apple's iPad can provide news, weather, podcasts, and other entertainment. But since it's powered by the App Store, you can also load up games, video streaming services, and anything else your loved one likes. We love the iPad because it lets you combine multiple smart home devices with a single voice command. For example, when your loved one says, “Siri, turn on the living room,” multiple lights can be powered and paired with your smart girlfriend's plug. It supports cameras and other smart devices as long as they support HomeKit, Apple's smart home platform. Siri voice commands and HomeKit aren't as compatible with as many smart home devices as Alexa. However, if your loved one is a little tech-savvy, you can also use an iPad to access apps from all the devices mentioned elsewhere in this guide. Since we first published this article, the Apple iPad (10th generation) has been released, and we think the 9th generation version still has enough power for everyday use (though it's a little older, so you can save a few bucks). Masu). .